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Global Food Prices Remain High Despite Marginal Decline – UN
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:51 pm | UN News
Global Food Prices Remain High Despite Marginal Decline – UN Index New York, May 3 2012 6:10PM Global food prices fell by 1.4 per cent between March and April, but seem to have stabilized at a relatively high level, the United Nations Food and Agriculture ... More >>
South Sudan: UN Call for Jonglei State Peace
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:48 pm | UN News
South Sudan: UN Official Calls For Jonglei State To Start New “Chapter Of Peace” New York, May 7 2012 10:10AM The state of Jonglei in South Sudan has the opportunity to start “a new chapter of peace,” a United Nations envoy said today, during ... More >>
UN Genocide Tribunal In Rwanda Swears-In Judges
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:39 pm | UN News
UN Genocide Tribunal In Rwanda Swears-In Judges Selected To Finish Its Work New York, May 7 2012 12:10PM Nine judges were sworn-in today to be part of the mechanism set up in 2010 to finish the work of the United Nations tribunal dealing with the worst ... More >>
UN Committed To Helping War-Torn Nations Build Peace
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:36 pm | UN News
UN Committed To Helping War-Torn Nations Build And Sustain Peace – Ban New York, May 7 2012 1:10PM The United Nations is determined to do everything possible to assist societies torn by war from sliding back into conflict, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ... More >>
Work Remains To Realize Rights Of Indigenous Peoples
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:31 pm | UN News
Work Remains To Realize Rights Of Indigenous Peoples, Says Deputy UN Chief New York, May 7 2012 3:10PM Five years after the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted, a great deal remains to be done to realize the objectives ... More >>
Killers Of Somali Journalist Must Be Brought To Justice – UN
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:29 pm | UN News
Killers Of Somali Journalist Must Be Brought To Justice – UNESCO Chief New York, May 7 2012 5:10PM The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today called on authorities in Somalia to bring to justice ... More >>
UN Envoy: Guinea-Bissau Political Crisis Worsens Conditions
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:16 pm | UN News
UN Envoy: Political Crisis In Guinea-Bissau Worsens Citizens’ Living Conditions New York, May 7 2012 5:10PM The current political crisis in Guinea-Bissau is worsening the living conditions of its citizens, a United Nations envoy said today , stressing ... More >>
Time To Act Is Now To Avert Disaster In Africa’s Sahel
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 2:13 pm | UN News
Time To Act Is Now To Avert Disaster In Africa’s Sahel Region, UN Officials Stress New York, May 7 2012 6:10PM Wrapping up a four-day visit to the epicentre of the food crisis sweeping the Sahel region of West Africa, two top United Nations humanitarian ... More >>
UN Urges Israel To Preserve Health Of Palestinian Prisoners
Monday, 7 May 2012, 2:04 pm | UN News
3 May 2012 – A senior United Nations official said today he was deeply troubled by reports about the critical condition of at least two Palestinians being held by Israel, who have been on hunger strike for over two months, and urged the Government ... More >>
Human Rights Expert ‘Appalled’ By Ongoing Violations
Monday, 7 May 2012, 2:01 pm | UN News
An independent United Nations expert today said he was appalled by the ongoing human rights violations in Israeli prisons amid a wave of hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners. More >>
Restrictions On NGOS Worldwide Undermining Human Rights
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:28 pm | UN News
Restrictions On NGOS Worldwide Undermining Human Rights, Says UN Senior Official New York, Apr 25 2012 10:10AM Recent moves in a number of countries to limit the freedom of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are seriously undermining human ... More >>
UN Has Crucial Role In Helping States Boost Security
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:25 pm | UN News
UN Has Crucial Role In Helping States Boost Security Against Cross-Border Threats – Ban New York, Apr 25 2012 2:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for effective strategies to help States monitor, control and secure their ... More >>
UNESCO Names Education Advocate Sunny Varkey Ambassador
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:20 pm | UN News
UNESCO Names Education Advocate Sunny Varkey As Newest Goodwill Ambassador New York, Apr 25 2012 2:10PM The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is set to name philanthropist, educator and entrepreneur Sunny ... More >>
Three Veteran UN Officials Selected For Senior Posts
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:19 pm | UN News
Three Veteran UN Officials Selected For Senior Posts New York, Apr 25 2012 3:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has selected three veteran United Nations staffers to fill senior positions in the Organization, dealing with management, field support ... More >>
UN Official Calls On Donors: Support Pakistan Relief
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:03 pm | UN News
UN Humanitarian Official Calls On Donors To Support Ongoing Pakistan Relief Effort New York, Apr 25 2012 4:10PM A senior United Nations humanitarian official has commended the ongoing efforts to assist some 7.2 million people affected by flooding and insecurity ... More >>
On Chernobyl Anniversary, Ban Urges Sustained Support
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:56 pm | UN News
On Chernobyl Anniversary, Ban Urges Sustained Support For Affected Communities New York, Apr 26 2012 11:10AM Marking the 26th anniversary of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the international ... More >>
Trade Vital To Help Achieve Sustainable Development
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:52 pm | UN News
Trade Vital To Help Countries Achieve Sustainable Development, Un Conference Hears New York, Apr 26 2012 11:10AM International trade plays a key role in expanding demand and supply of environmentally friendly goods and services and helping countries shift ... More >>
Elections In Timor-Leste A Milestone For Peace Consolidation
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:47 pm | UN News
Elections In Timor-Leste A Milestone For Peace Consolidation, Says Security Council New York, Apr 26 2012 11:10AM The Security Council has welcomed the second round of presidential elections in Timor-Leste calling it “an important milestone for ... More >>
UN Reparations Panel: $1 Billion For Iraq Invasion of Kuwait
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:37 pm | UN News
UN Reparations Panel Pays Out Over $1 Billion For Iraq’s Invasion Of Kuwait New York, Apr 26 2012 12:10PM The United Nations Compensation Commission ( UNCC ), which settles the damage claims of those who suffered losses due to Iraq’s 1990 invasion ... More >>
Security Council Extends Sanctions On Côte D’ivoire For Anot
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 9:54 am | UN News
Security Council Extends Sanctions On Côte D’ivoire For Another Year New York, Apr 26 2012 2:10PM The Security Council today renewed for another year the set of sanctions imposed on Côte d’Ivoire, while adjusting the arms embargo in light ... More >>
